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Pharmacology Hesi QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW!! 2024/ 2025[NEXT GEN] What two medications can create a high risk of digoxin toxicity if taken long-term and daily? - CORRECT ANSWER Digoxin and Furosemide (Lasix) What dangers can Lasix cause? - CORRECT ANSWER Hypokalemia leading to digoxin toxicity Normal Digoxin levels - CORRECT ANSWER 0.5 - 2 ng/ml Normal serum potassium levels - CORRECT ANSWER 3.5 to 5 mEq/L Cyclosporine can cause what...

Which of the following drugs prevents seizure by inhibiting the neurotransmitter glutamate in the brain? a. zonisamide b. lamotrigine c. tiagabine d. vigabatrin - correct answer b. lamotrigine Which of the following drugs is used for multiple sclerosis and comes in an oral dosage form? a. Novantrone b. Gilenya c. Betaseron d. Avonex - correct answer b. Gilenya Which of the following drugs is used to treat neuropathic pain and fibromyalgia in addition to focal seizures? a. carbamaz...

Which of the following information should a health care professional include when talking to a patient about taking baclofen (Lioresal)? A) Avoid driving until the drug's effects are evident. B) Stop taking the drug immediately if headache occurs. C) Take the drug as needed for spasticity. D) Take the drug with antacids to reduce gastric effects. - Answer A) Avoid driving until the drug's effects are evident. A health care professional is reviewing the medical record of a patient who...

A client is being treated in the clinic for an exacerbation of multiple sclerosis. The nurse would anticipate administering which drug? a. Diazepam (Valium) b. Interferon b1b (Betaseron) c. Lioresal (Baclofen) d. Methylprednisolone (Solu-Cortef) B ~ Drugs used to treat exacerbations in ambulatory clients include Interferon b1b, Interferon b1a (Avonex), and glatiramer acetate (Copaxone). Diazepam and lioresal could be used to treat spasticity, while steroids are used for acute relapses. A...

Which of the following drugs prevents seizure by inhibiting the neurotransmitter glutamate in the brain? a. zonisamide b. lamotrigine c. tiagabine d. vigabatrin - correct answer b. lamotrigine Which of the following drugs is used for multiple sclerosis and comes in an oral dosage form? a. Novantrone b. Gilenya c. Betaseron d. Avonex - correct answer b. Gilenya Which of the following drugs is used to treat neuropathic pain and fibromyalgia in addition to focal seizures? a. carbamaz...

most common form; with each relapse, recovery is complete but residual deficits accumulate over time - relapsing-remitting meds for fatigue (4) - amantadine (symmetrel) pemoline (cyclert) methylphenidate (ritalin, concerta) modafinil (provigil) MS affects - 20-40 year old women disease progression with or without relapses - secondary progressive disabling symptoms steadily increase with rare plateaus and temporary improvement - primary progressive least common; relapses with continuous...

Multiple Sclerosis is an ___ mediated, progressive ___ disease of the CNS that results in impaired ___ ____ -:- immune, demyelinating, nerve transmission MS affects -:- 20-40 year old women in MS, _ ___ remain in the CNS and promote ___ of other ___ that damage the immune system and lead to ____ and ____ of the myelin and ___ formation -:- T Cells, infiltration, agents, inflammation, demyelination, plaque most common form; with each relapse, recovery is complete but residual deficit...

PHARMACOLOGY NURS 251 MODULE 9 EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS PORTAGE LEARNING 2023/2024 GRADED A+. 2 / 4 1. Initial medication for RA before special: DMARD (Disease modifying an-tirheumatic drug) not always effective 2. Recent hepatitis C treatment time: 3 months; 96% cure rate 3. HIV/AIDS virus destroys cells/immune system while pt asymptomatic: - CD4/T cells 4. Recombinant DNA technology: joining 2 DNA molecules & inserting into a hostorganism and generates products from human...

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Questions and Answers Graded A True or False MS is most commonly diagnosed before the age of 20. False = most commonly between 20-50 years True or False While the ratio of women developing MS is 2:1 to men, men are more likely to have a higher severity of disability True True or False Prevalence of MS increases in those who live closer to the equators. False = there is a link to Vitamin D levels; prevalence increases in those who live FARTHER from the the equator Out...

Special Needs Case Study 1 Patient Profile: Patient is a 38 year old Caucasian male, 5'6", 145 Ibs. He is unable to work due to a medical disability Chief Complaint: Patient complains of bleeding gums and extreme sensitivity to hot, cold, and sweets, He is very concerned about the appearance of his "front teeth." Medical History: Patient has been diagnosed with MS and is wheelchair bound. He is currently medicated with: Ditropan 5mg bid, Phenytoin sodium 300mg qd, Avonex 30m...